To Stay Healthy, What Counts?
“Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.” — Albert Einstein Lost in a technological daze, we easily forget our basic human needs. We sit and stare at Twitter jams and traffic feeds. We forget to eat or mindlessly munch. We don’t get enough sleep. We don’t notice our aches and pains until they scream at us. When our health falters, we’re told to start counting. Carbs, calories, reps, steps. We tally Continue reading
Retreating to Italy: A Feast of Yoga, Hiking, and Culinary Adventures
In September, I’m heading to Italy to feast, hike, and teach yoga. Fair warning, this is no pious detox retreat. But it’s not about mindless gluttony either. The trip combines delights for the palette, the potency of skillful yoga, and beauty of the mountains for deep nourishment. We’re using a unique recipe: local chefs, bakers, and sommeliers with yoga imported from California. Alice, my close friend for over 20 years, is an award-winning chef and will lead our food adventures. Continue reading
What is Antifragle Fitness?
The human body strengthens from getting dirty, sweaty, and sore. We are what Nassim Nicholas Taleb calls “antifragile.” In his book, Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder, he coins this term for systems that become more robust rather than weakened or unaffected from unexpected stressors. Citing an array from examples from stock markets, health care, and education, he shuns overprotection and excessive intervention. Our first-world bubbles, Taleb warns us, shield us from physical vigor and thwart our adaptability. Instead of Continue reading
